Nepal's Finance Minister Warns of Billions in Flood Losses as Prime Minister and Cabinet Donate Salaries
Nepal's Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle warned of losses reaching billions of dollars due to severe flooding. The Prime Minister and Cabinet donated their monthly salaries as part of a relief package. The United States announced $500,000 in aid for flood victims.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact amount of losses is not specified in all reports, with some sources using 'billions' and others 'few billions'.
Flood losses in Nepal to total billions of dollars
Nepal flash flood losses could run into 'few billions'
The timing of the aid announcement differs slightly between sources.
US to provide $500,000 in aid after deadly Nepal floods
relief package ordered as toll reaches 475
Timelines
Sources
Nepal flash flood losses could run into ‘few billions’, says minister; seeks ‘different fundraising campaign’ | World News Hindustan Times
Nepal's Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, said the losses caused by floods in his country could reach ...
Flood losses in Nepal to total billions of dollars — finance minister tass.com
Nepal floods: PM Balendra Shah, Cabinet donate month’s salary; relief package ordered as toll reaches 475 The Statesman
Nepal’s Only Billionaire Says Rebuilding After Flood to Cost $5 Billion Bloomberg.com
Nepal Will Need Billions For Flood Recovery, Minister Says Bloomberg.com
US to provide $500,000 in aid after deadly Nepal floods Ghana News Agency